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Atkinson Elementary School

2510 Old Kanuga Road
Hendersonville, NC 28739
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 317 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Atkinson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 317 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 50% in NC
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Atkinson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Atkinson Elementary School's student population of 317 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
317 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Atkinson Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Atkinson Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#881 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Atkinson Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Atkinson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Atkinson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-89%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Atkinson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Atkinson Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Atkinson Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2002-03 school year data.
Asian
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Atkinson Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
11%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Atkinson Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Atkinson Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
83%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Atkinson Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Atkinson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Atkinson Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.30
This chart displays the diversity score of Atkinson Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Atkinson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Atkinson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Atkinson Elementary School's ranking?
Atkinson Elementary School is ranked #881 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Atkinson Elementary School often compared to?
Atkinson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hendersonville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Atkinson Elementary School?
317 students attend Atkinson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Atkinson Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Atkinson Elementary School?
Atkinson Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Atkinson Elementary School offer ?
Atkinson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Atkinson Elementary School part of?
Atkinson Elementary School is part of Henderson County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 317 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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